Skip Novak on Sailing

Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat

Skip Novak (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

304 Seiten

2024
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Verlag)
978-1-3994-1474-6 (ISBN)

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Skip Novak is revered around the world for his sailing adventures. In this book he brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so you can follow in his wake – or create your own.

Drawing from his longstanding column for Yachting World, Skip has curated, edited and updated his original missives alongside brand new material to make a collection that is both thought-provokingly bold and invaluably practical. Skip is an ardent proponent of self-reliance, and his hard-won advice will challenge you to improve your seamanship, focusing on skill, experience and problem-solving knowledge.

While covering lots of traditional skills, such as celestial navigation, anchoring and docking, Skip also looks to the future, tackling innovative technologies that can make life afloat easier. Skip has a particular interest in helping new and younger sailors heed the clarion call of adventure he truly believes the ocean provides, and this interest shines through in his thoughtful guidance.

Steeped in personal experience, but designed to be as inspirational as it is practical, Skip Novak on Sailing will help you become a better sailor, no matter your level of experience.

Chicago-born, Europe-based, but often to be found exploring the Antarctic, Skip Novak has long inspired sailors all over the world with his thirst for adventure. He has competed in most major yacht races, including the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, the Sydney-Hobart Race and the Fastnet Race. He has written for Yachting World and the Daily Telegraph and is also the author of One Watch at a Time and Fazisi – The Joint Venture, shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

Foreword by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Introduction
Skip’s first column
1. Learning to Sail
2. Ocean Racing
3. Design and Maintenance
4. Technology – Pros and Cons
5. Safety at Sea
6. Expedition Sailing and Cruising
7. Stories from Back in the Day
Skip’s final column
Epilogue

Erscheinungsdatum	26.04.2024
Vorwort	Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	153 x 234 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport
Themenwelt	Technik ► Fahrzeugbau / Schiffbau
ISBN-10	1-3994-1474-7 / 1399414747
ISBN-13	978-1-3994-1474-6 / 9781399414746
Zustand	Neuware